Legacy F6-3.0L (2005)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal
The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified in
TSB # 18-97-06
as of 01/04/06
and applies to 2005 Legacy and Baja models
Steering Gearbox
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Loosen the front wheel nuts.
4. Lift-up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Nonturbo model)
WARNING: Be careful, not to burn your hand because the exhaust pipe is hot.
7. Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.
8. Remove the front crossmember support plate, jack-up plate and front stabilizer.